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Androfil 40 mg Capsule
Prescription Required
Overview
Uses of Androfil Capsule
Androfil Capsule side effects
Common
- Dizziness
- Leg pain
How to use Androfil Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Androfil 40 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Androfil Capsule works
Androfil 40 mg Capsule is similar to the natural male hormone, testosterone. It works by replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Lack of testosterone may cause various health problems including impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive mood and bone loss.
Androfil Capsule related warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Androfil 40 mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Androfil 40 mg Capsule is unsafe to use during lactation.
Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
SAFE
Androfil 40 mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Androfil 40 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Androfil 40 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Androfil 40 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Androfil 40 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Androfil 40 mg Capsule for the treatment of low testosterone levels.
- It should be taken with food.
- Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor red blood cells, liver function, testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels while taking Androfil 40 mg Capsule.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.
Patient Concerns
Questions Related to Androfil
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User Feedback
Patients taking Androfil 40 mg Capsule
Once A Day
61%
Twice A Day
22%
Thrice A Day
16%
What were the side-effects while using Androfil 40 mg Capsule?
Weight gain
62%
Increased red*
25%
No Side Effec*
12%
*Increased red blood cells, No Side Effect
How do you take Androfil Capsule?
With food
60%
With or witho*
40%
*With or without food
How much was the improvement?
Excellent26%
Average30%
Poor44%
Please rate Androfil 40 mg Capsule on price
Not Expensive33%
Average42%
Expensive25%
What are you using Androfil Capsule for?
Male hypogona*
91%
Others
8%
*Male hypogonadism
FAQs
Q. What is Androfil and what it is used for?
Androfil is a male sex hormone. It is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism (a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone).
Q. How and in what dose should I take Androfil?
It is recommended to take this medicine with food. The dose and duration for which you need to take this medicine is decided by your doctor depending on your exact medical condition. Make sure to follow the doctor’s advice. However, it is recommended to take it at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body.
Q. What are the common side effects of using Androfil?
The common side effects are increased red blood cells, diarrhea, stomach pain or discomfort, leg pain, dizziness, increased sweating, headache, acne, breast pain, and gynecomastia. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with the doctor.
Q. What are the few important things that I should know while taking Androfil?
Before and during treatment, your blood testosterone levels and your clinical symptoms will be closely monitored by your doctor. You may also be evaluated to rule out any pre-existing risk for prostatic cancer. Your doctor may also perform regular checks for your breast and prostate gland, while you are on this medicine.
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References
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- Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 719-22.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1335-37.
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